Headteacher
St Brigid's RC Primary School, Manchester, M11 3DR32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
22 February 2026
Closing date
16 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L15-L21
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a strong, dynamic and inspirational leader who:
- will support our Catholic ethos
- has the vision and dedication to take on the challenge of leading this outstanding school
- works with mission integrity for the benefit of all within the school community
- will really care about the children in our school
- has a clear strategic direction
- will challenge and empower staff to be the best they can be
- is able to inspire and motivate our children
- will foster the fabulous learning culture across our school
- will continue to inspire learning whilst ensuring high levels of achievement
- has excellent communication skills
- is able to lead a team and be a true team player
- understands the challenges of an inner-city school
- is solution-focused and resilient
- will support the respectful and inclusive ethos of our school
What the school offers its staff
- beautiful children who are eager to learn
- a welcoming, all-inclusive Catholic ethos
- a Governing Board which is fully committed to the school and whole community
alongside with a caring and sharing approach
- a happy, positive and supportive team to work alongside
- a great environment both indoors and outdoors
- a creative and developed curriculum
- strong teaching and learning pedagogy
- a team who celebrates the uniqueness of everyone
- a hands-on SLT
- the opportunity to utilise your strengths and passions
- new experiences and continued professional development
support from both the Diocese and Local Authority as well as a supportive community
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Brigid's RC Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Brigid's RC Primary School website
- Email address
- e.grimshaw@st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01612235538
St Brigid’s is a warm, friendly and diverse inner-city school located near the Etihad Stadium.
We are a truly passionate team seeking to recruit someone inspirational to help us continue to grow and live out our mission so our children can be the best that they can be. As a Catholic school, Christ is at the centre of all we do.
Arranging a visit to St Brigid's RC Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.grimshaw@st-brigids.manchester.sch.uk.
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